Discipleship

Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

7 Ways Christians Waste Their Lives

"God placed you here for a reason. As long as you have breath in your lungs, you can make a difference in this world."

3 Vital Sources of Encouragement for Church Leaders

"We need to ask God to make us people of vision, hope and joy for the sake of those we lead."

12 Signs You Are a Modern-Day Pharisee

"Here is the reality: Pharisees still exist today. And nobody wants to be a modern-day Pharisee. It just happens."

3 Famous Bible Verses We Misinterpret

"Some of these translation nuances can have a HUGE impact on our understanding of God."

5 Reasons That God Allows Suffering

"Nothing can encourage us like God's Word. Here are five powerful, biblical reasons why God allows suffering in our lives."

Thoughts of a Depressed Pastor: 4 Steps to Escaping Depression

"The more I walk with Christ, the greater foundation I have and the deeper the well I have to draw from."

5 Questions for Better Discipleship

"If God were to send 100 new believers to your church this weekend, how would they discover their next steps?"

5 Leadership Words to Keep You Grounded in God

"Five words help me to keep my feet on the ground. Each summarizes a different characteristic of the upside-down kingdom."